Legal experts note that New Hampshire's death penalty law, unlike laws in states such as Texas, has not been tested extensively in court. Law professor Albert Scherr said that process could take several years, and federal challenges could follow if state courts uphold the law and conviction.

I still dont understand why this happens ...to my mind you should haven the grace of 7 days to put your affairs in order..and hell even a last meal if you like...but then the sentance MUST be passed...I consider it inhumane to keep these people on death row for years and years...they are sentanced to die...let them go for DOGS sake